After School EDEP Teacher - Ivy Elementary School - 2026-27 School Year

Part-time position (4 hrs/day, 10 months/year) for the 2026-27 school year in Albemarle County Public Schools' Extended Day Enrichment Program (EDEP) at Ivy Elementary School.

About the role

ACPS is committed to ending the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for student success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We build relationships with families and communities to ensure every student succeeds, knowing every student by name, strength, and need. As the first public school division in Virginia with an Anti-Racism policy, we work to eliminate inequitable practices and support the unique gifts, talents, and interests of every child. In ACPS, “all” really means all.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and implements lesson plans for the after-school program.
• Coordinates activities and special events.
• Meets students at designated time and location.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relations with EDEP staff and school staff.
• Exhibits positive public relations and upholds school rules, policies, and procedures.
• Provides care for students in all EDEP venues, including Student Holiday, Spring Break, and Inclement Weather programs.
• Participates in EDEP programs (After School, Student Holiday, Spring Break, and Inclement Weather) as assigned.
• Attends required and assigned training sessions.
• Exhibits dependable work habits and maintains a safe work environment.
• Establishes and maintains high standards of behavior.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Basic First Aid and CPR certified.
• Knowledge of child development and stages of growth.
• Lesson planning ability and strong organizational skills.
• Behavior management and supervisory skills.
• Punctuality, dependability, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of student instruction and management practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Knowledge of school system rules and procedures for classroom, halls, cafeteria, library, and transportation.
• Knowledge of subject areas to which assigned.
• Ability to guide, direct, teach, and control students.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to type basic records and operate audio-visual equipment.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree in a child-related field; OR
• 6 months of supervised programmatic experience (and 24 hours of training related to child care within 6 months of being promoted).
• Training in Basic First Aid.

Working Conditions

• Duties performed typically in school settings, including cafeterias, gyms, recreational areas, and other assigned spaces.
• Frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 40 pounds, and other limited physical activities.
• Occasional travel with students on field trips.
• Frequent movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required.
• Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visuals weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Daily personal and close contact with children and EDEP staff to provide an effective learning environment.
• Regular contact with staff members and parents; occasional contact with medical professionals.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, including health and dental coverage.
• Retirement plans and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off and wellness program.
• Discounts on gym memberships.